System requirements
| Mac compatibility |
Y |
| Minimum hard disk space |
2000 MB |
| Minimum RAM |
256 MB |
| Minimum processor |
PowerPC G3 - 500 MHz |
Technical details
| Media types supported |
CD-ROM |
| Platform |
Mac |
Microsoft (MS) Virtual PC 6.1 (Mac) - Retail Boxed
Improved to let your Mac run Windows applications more productively. Virtual PC supports both Mac OS X and Mac OS 9, so it's flexible enough to cater to every user. Virtual PC makes it easy to run Windows programs, access PC networks, use Windows-only Internet applications and share files with PC-based colleagues. With Version 6.1, those running the latest version of Jaguar will find an overall speed improvement of up to 25%. Users will experience a new Dock integration which delivers the ability to launch Windows applications directly from your Mac OS X Dock! Other new features include desktop mounting of drive images*, increased video RAM and automatic detection of USB printers.
New Features for Maximized Integration
Improved performance - Run Virtual PC 6.1 in the latest version of Jaguar and see a significant performance increase as compared to previous versions running in Mac OS X.
Dock integration - Launch Windows applications directly from the Mac OS X dock.
Enhanced back-up support - Desktop Drive Mounting in Virtual PC on Mac OS X makes it easier to backup your Windows files.
Improved printing - Improved USB printing support for increased compatibility. Video support for Apple's monitors including the new 23" Cinema Display flat panel. Full screen support for resolutions up to 1920x1200 in true color.
Self-contained configurations - Virtual machine data is now self-contained, which makes it easy to transfer virtual machines between Mac OS; if you manage a lab, installing on several machines is a snap.
